Finding shoes that actually fit a true wide width foot, toe box and high arches shouldn’t feel like an impossible quest. If you’ve ever ordered "wide" shoes only to receive a narrow disappointment, this list is for you. This is my personal (tried and... Since I am 45+ and Plus Size, I also cannot wear any shoes that have a high heel, so you'll find mostly flats here.
For High Arches, prioritize volume: A wide sole is great, but a "high volume" shoe ensures there is enough vertical space for your arch.
Always Check the Return Policy: Even with the best brands, every foot is unique. Stick to retailers with easy exchanges.
Note: If you are between sizes, I recommend sizing up by a half-step in brands like Hoka or Brooks to ensure your toes have maximum breathing room.
The best Wide Width tennis shoes and hiking boots I've found. Some of these come in triple wide widths for extra comfort!
Orthofeet has stepped up their game recently- not just old person orthotics anymore!
Orthofeet Kita Hands-Free - Floral Pink
Great for travel- breathable.
Propét Womens TravelActiv Mary Jane Flats
Super comfy. Black white or navy.
Skecher BOB Slip-ins: Cute Sneakers
Triple Wide widths!! WW and WWW.
Propét TravelBound Sneakers
Waterproof, Slip-on Hiking boots!
Orthofeet Carmel Hands-Free Waterproof - Brown
More Extra Wide Width walking shoes. I’ve never had a shoe be TOO wide for my feet until Orthofeet came along. 🙌🏻😍
Nira Hands-Free - Blonde Orthofeet
More Wide Widths from Hey Dudes.
Hey Dudes Wendy Stretch Sox Wide
Flats / Mary Janes / Wide Width Shoes for Work
Cute Wide Width shoes for work can be really hard to find. A lot of companies claim to make shoes for wide width feet, but when they arrive my foot will not even go inside. These are all the best wide width flats, mary janes and work appropriate closed toe shoes I've actually liked.
Stretchy!
Skechers Women's Go Walk Lite - Sweet Gal Slip-on Mesh Sneakers
These took a little bit of breaking in but they fit good and look cute.
Earth Womens Kalece
Dansko for the win.
Dankso Rowan Wide Honey Distressed
These area SUPER cute and extremely comfortable. Dansko is the best for comfy wide widths with a heel.
Dankso Mae Tan Burnished Suede
These rub the back of my ankles just a bit, but they fit good and are nice when I need to dress up a bit.
Aerosoles Women's Annelie
Hey Dudes usually fit me even without being a Wide width, but the fact that these give extra room is even better!
Hey Dudes Wendy Stretch Canvas Wide
Torrid may not be top of the line but these are cute and comfortable for work or date night.
Slingback Mary Jane Flat (WW)
Wide Width Sandals & Flip Flops
Casual wide width sandals and flipflops. Not as hard to fit a Wide Width in a flip flop, but sandals are another story.
BIrkenstock are wide widths by default, but these are my favorites.
Birkenstock Mayari Sandal - Women's
Short heel and cute, not too high to be painful.
Tessa Black Snake Sandal by Orthofeet
More Xtra Wide Sandals. We love to see it, Orthofeet.
Malibu XWIDE by Orthofeet
Adjustable band makes it customizable to your foot width!
